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Jacques Berbesque, 79, of Gary, passed away May 11 [2003]. Visitation 5 to 8 p.m. today at Burns Funeral Home. Services noon Saturday at the funeral home. Interment at Calumet Park Cemetery.

LAKE CITY, Fla. – Mr. Vernon Roy Myers, 80, of Lake City, and formerly of LaPorte, died Saturday, May 3, 2003, in the Shands at Lake Shore Hospital in Lake City. He was born May 2, 1923, in Ober, Ind., to Henry and Edna (Emigh) Myers, and had lived in Lake City for 20 years, […]

Ira C. “Bud” Gilliand, a 55-year resident of Ukiah, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family and friends on Thursday, May 1, 2003, at the age of 81. Bud was born July 19, 1921, in Pleasantville, New Jersey. Bud taught auto mechanics, machine shop, welding and driver’s education at Ukiah High School. […]

Donald Edwin Eichin, age 81, of Maumelle, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2003. He was born August 1, 1921 in Evansville, IN to Edwin and Jeannette (Lightner) Eichin. He was an avid golfer with the Timex team and was a softball player. Mr. Eichin attended the University of Ohio where he studied English and Math […]

Louis Bieber [April 29, 2003], age 80, Marine Raider veteran of WWII, faithful, beloved husband of Helen, nee Weber; loving father of Bill (Pat), Jean (Jeff) Strandholm and the late Diane Bieber; devoted grandfather of Jenny, Cyndi (Josh) Cass, David, Kelly and Danny; dearest cousin of Eva (Martin) Heim; best friend of Nick (Kay) Schleich. […]

Clyde J. Cockrell, age 82, April 24, 2003. Beloved husband of Helen of 55 yrs. Loving father of Susan (Donald) Rogers, David, James (Nancy) and Nancy. Dear grandfather of Jennifer, Erin, Kevin, Mike, and Brian. Visitation Sunday 3-9 p.m. Funeral Monday 11 a.m. Charles Step Funeral Home, 18425 Beech Daly Rd., (btwn. 6-7 Mile) Interment […]

Milton B. Bankhead, a Union City, California resident, entered into rest Wednesday, April 9, 2003 in Fremont, California. Born in California on August 7, 1923, he was 79 years of age. Milton enjoyed people and sports. He especially liked golf and baseball. He played semi pro baseball. He loved spending time with his family. He […]

Richard Nicholas Savage, Sr., 90, retired employee of Mallory Air Force Base in Memphis and former resident of Mt. Pleasant, died Wednesday, April 9, 2003, at VA Medical Center in Memphis. Funeral services will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. Friday at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Dickey Lindsey officiating. Burial will be in Polk […]

David B. Linder, age 80, of Loretto, formerly of South Minneapolis, died March 28, 2003. He is survived by his devoted wife, Verna, of 55 years; son, David & daughter-in-law Catherine; sister, Priscilla Lea, and niece, Cindy Lea. Preceded in death by daughter, Linda Lee Waller; parents and sister, Velva Moen. He was a graduate […]

Jack C. Sackett, 79, of Spring Hill, died Tuesday, March 25, 2003 at Oak Hill Hospital in Spring Hill. Born in Hallstead, Pa., he came here five years ago from Norwick, N.Y. He was the police chief with the Norwich Police Department. He was a Marine Corps veteran and participated in several battles in the […]